Real Madrid Defeats Celta Vigo 5-2 in Copa del Rey

Real Madrid overcame a challenging Copa del Rey match against Celta Vigo, securing a 5-2 victory in extra time after initially squandering a 2-0 lead. Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior provided the early goals, but Celta responded with late goals from Jonathan Bamba and Marcos Alonso, forcing the game into extra time. Youngster Endrick emerged as the hero for Real Madrid, scoring twice in the additional period, while Federico Valverde added a sensational long-range goal. Despite the win, the match highlighted Madrid's defensive vulnerabilities, a concern following their recent 5-2 loss to Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup. The victory allowed Madrid to advance to the Copa del Rey quarter-finals, as fans and management look for more consistency in upcoming matches.